MERRILL Schooner, loaded with lumber went ashore on the evening of the 25th. April, 1849, near the South Pier at Chicago.
Casualty List for 1849
Erik Hyle's private papers

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ASHORE.- The schooner MERRILL, loaded with lumber, went ashore on the evening of the 25th., a short distance below the south pier, at Chicago. The wind was very high during the night. - Milwaukee Sentinel
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
Tuesday, May 1, 1849 p.2

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